English–German

“so that” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/daˈmɪt/

Example

Ich lerne Deutsch, damit ich die Prüfung bestehe.

I'm learning German so that I can pass the exam.

Illustration for damit (so that)

How to say “so that” in German

“So that” in German is damit.

A connector points from an action toward a related means, object, or intended result.

Full entry for damit: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with damit

Ich spare Geld, damit ich nächstes Jahr reisen kann.

I save money so that I can travel next year.

Tips for using damit

  • Adverbial damit can mean 'with it' or 'by that means', so context distinguishes this use from the conjunction that introduces a purpose clause.

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